Finnish wind assisted propulsion system (WAPS) company Norsepower has announced the successful testing of its next-generation control system, known as Norsepower Sentient Control (NPSC), onboard two ocean-going vessels. The system, which leverages advanced AI and...
The Port of Bilbao has been the venue for the installation on a commercial vessel of the largest suction sails in the world, as part of an innovative project by the Spanish company bound4blue, within the framework of the Sails for Cargo Project co-funded by the Ports...
The European Waterborne Technology Platform says that it welcomes the revision of the IMO strategy to reduce GHG emissions from international shipping, but regards research, development and innovation as key to achieve the IMO's ambitions. The revised IMO GHG Strategy...
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Lloyd’s Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub (LR MDH) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at collaborating on a fleet-specific decarbonisation strategy and implementation plan for ‘The Silk...
Spanish wind propulsion company bound4blue has successfully installed two of its eSAILs on the Dutch flagged 'Eems Traveller', a 2,850 dwt general cargo vessel owned by Amasus. The eSAIL system, categorised as a suction sail, is based on the use of a thick aerodynamic...
Höegh Autoliners, operator of the upcoming zero carbon Aurora class PCTCs, has joined the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Centre for Zero Carbon Shipping as a Mission Ambassador. The Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Centre for Zero Carbon Shipping (the Centre) is an independent,...
GTT group company Ascenz Marorka has been granted Type Approval certification for its Shaft Power Limitation (ShaPoLi) solution by classification society DNV. The solution helps ship-owners and operators comply with the IMO regulations aimed at curbing GHG emissions...
In advance of IMO's MEPC 80 (Marine Environment Protect Committee) meeting, bulk shipping association Intercargo's Secretary General Kostas Gkonis has reiterated the importance that mid-term measures to help the IMO’s decarbonisation ambitions should be both simple...
The Global Maritime Forum (GMF) reports that nine key players across the maritime value chain have issued a joint statement expressing their commitment to developing and implementing robust 'book and claim' chain of custody systems to accelerate the early phases of...
Industry coalition Sea-LNG says that clear and consistent regulation is key to driving maritime decarbonisation, so it calls on IMO's 80th Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 80)to regulate all greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping, including carbon...
MAN Energy Solutions and Shell have agreed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the potential of combining their individual competencies and technologies to achieve their climate goals and support their customers in their decarbonisation efforts. MAN ES CEO...
Bergen-based energy storage company Corvus Energy is taking part in a pilot for the Blåvinge project, which aims to bring together partners to unlock the huge potential of offshore wind for Norway’s green energy future. The long-term partnership comprises two of...
Japanese company Eco Marine Power (EMP) is launching a new type of sail device for ships, following several years of R&D effort. The device, known as a Sailet (patent pending), can increase the propulsive forces created by EMP’s patented EnergySail and can also be...
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